VP, Product and Growth

Future; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Enhanced parental leave

Share schemes

Job summary

Future is seeking a VP, Product and Growth for its Go.Compare team, based in Cardiff. The role directs product vision, user acquisition, and growth strategy across multiple verticals, leading cross-functional teams in Product, UX, and CRO to deliver scalable digital experiences.

You will partner with executives across Technology, Commercial Trading, and Brand Marketing to drive data-informed decisions, experimentation, and funnel optimization for sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• Executive background directing digital product strategy and growth.
• Hybrid work capability and Cardiff office presence.
• Proven track record scaling digital products and driving acquisition.
• Strong communication with executives, engineering, and commercial partners.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall product vision, growth strategy, and digital customer journeys.
• Oversee product management, UX design, conversion optimisation, and digital acquisition.
• Collaborate with technology and commercial leaders to deliver high-performing tools.
• Establish data-driven experimentation to test and optimise funnel conversion.
• Leverage analytics and market trends to identify new features and opportunities.
• Align product releases with commercial revenue goals.

Skills

Executive product leadership

Growth strategy

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Excellent communication

Tools

A/B testing

Growth experimentation

Job description

Who we are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

As a proud part of Future's brand portfolio, Go.Compare is a passionate price comparison site finding customers savvy insurance deals. Based in our Cardiff office, we pride ourselves on being a fun and fair place to work. You'll join a team of experts partnering with trusted organisations and the Welsh Rugby Union. It's an exciting opportunity to help millions make informed financial choices.

Description

As the VP, Product and Growth, you will direct our product vision, user acquisition, and growth strategy. Operating from our Cardiff office, you'll lead cross-functional teams spanning Product Management, UX Design, and Conversion Rate Optimisation. You'll partner with executive peers across Technology, Commercial Trading, and Brand Marketing to deliver scalable digital experiences. By combining customer insights, experimentation, and data analytics, you'll optimize conversion funnels and accelerate sustainable business growth.

What you'll do

You will report to the SVP of Go.Compare

• Direct the overall product vision, growth strategy, and digital customer journeys across all Go.Compare verticals.
• Oversee product management, UX design, conversion optimisation, and digital acquisition teams.
• Partner with technology and commercial leaders to deliver high-performing comparison tools and seamless user experiences.
• Establish data-driven experimentation frameworks to test, iterate, and optimize funnel conversion rates.
• Leverage customer research, analytics, and market trends to identify new product features and growth opportunities.
• Guide cross-functional teams to align product releases with commercial trading and strategic revenue goals.

What you’ll bring

• Executive product leadership experience in price comparison, digital marketplaces, fintech, or high-volume e-commerce.
• Proven track record scaling digital products, driving customer acquisition, and optimising conversion funnels.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, user research, A/B testing, and growth experimentation frameworks.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to turn complex customer data into clear product roadmaps.
• Experience guiding, inspiring, and developing cross-functional product, design, and marketing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to align executive stakeholders, engineering teams, and commercial partners

Minimum Requirements

• Executive background directing digital product strategy, conversion growth, or product management in a digital environment.
• Ability to operate from our Cardiff office under a hybrid model.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected range for this role is £120,000 - £140,000

This is a hybrid role, working 2 to 3 days per week from our Cardiff Office.

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Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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